Business Analyst - Business Analyst II

Job#: 3034270

Job Description:
Business Analyst - Business Analyst II

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This position requires the review, analysis, and evaluation of business systems and user needs to formulate systems that parallel overall business strategies. The role involves analyzing complex business processes to identify improvement opportunities, delivering tactical solutions, and developing strategic thinking. The successful candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify improvement opportunities and deliver solutions.
• Translate complex problems into actionable outputs and design short-term solutions that anticipate business changes.
• Take ownership of projects, proactively identify patterns, and propose new approaches.
• Leverage deep business expertise to contribute to team strategy and maintain command of key metrics.
• Determine what needs automation versus one-time analysis, applying SQL, visualization, and diagnostic techniques.
• Ensure work consistently meets high-quality standards: error-free, well-documented, and answering appropriate business questions.
• Handle large datasets using technical tools and set quality checks in automated solutions.
• Share insights through clear written and verbal communication tailored to audiences from peers to executive leadership.
• Mentor developing team members and may participate in recruiting activities.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in a related area may be required.

Experience: 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Proven track record of delivering high-quality analytical solutions.

Technical Skills: Strong SQL skills, visualization expertise, spreadsheet proficiency, and experience with diagnostic analysis techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, mix/rate calculations, pareto analysis). Ability to handle large datasets. Familiarity with relational database concepts and client-server concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and directing the work of others.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and create mechanisms that promote equity.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $29.00/hr - $39.00/hr. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and location.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.